BVT Student Council earns national recognition

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Apr 27, 2020 at 2:32 PMApr 27, 2020 at 2:32 PM

UPTON – The Blackstone Valley Regional Vocational Technical High School Student Council was recognized, once again, as a 2020 National Gold Council of Excellence by the National Student Council for an exemplary record of leadership, service and activities that serve to improve their school and community. The national recognition marks the second consecutive year that the student council at BVT earned the distinction.

To meet the requirements for this award, the student council had to meet a variety of criteria - crafting a written constitution, conducting regular meetings, and adopting a democratic election process. Additionally, they demonstrated successful sponsorship and participation in leadership development and activities. A recipient of the gold level of excellence award, the BVT Student Council, has successfully displayed the highest standards of leadership, and beyond.

"It is an honor for our student council to receive this national recognition consecutively," said Superintendent-Director Michael F. Fitzpatrick. "It certainly reflects the passion, dedication, and determination of our student council and their advisors, Danielle Cann, and Megan Potenti. They effectively guide council the members on their path to exceptional student leadership by empowering them to better serve their school and community through our robust and well-rounded student council program."

"Year after year, our students continue to amaze me," said Danielle Cann. "As an advisor, I am lucky to spend so much time with this incredible group of students. The board comes together with ideas, creates a plan, and works together to accomplish their goals. They excel at creating an atmosphere that unifies the school and focuses on all the highlights that make BVT so incredible. The student council has continued to work since our March 13th closure, which speaks volumes to how dedicated our students are to their school and its mission. I love advising this club."

“Our students work very hard to create meaningful, exciting events for their classmates and community,” said Megan Potenti. “They put forth a lot of effort and continue to work hard during the current school closure to keep the community connected. I am incredibly proud of our students for achieving this accolade for the second year in a row.”

"Earning the 2020 National Gold Council of Excellence Award was a group effort," said Logan Keefe, student council president. "This award means the world to the BVT Student Council, and I am incredibly proud of the hard work of our Advisors, Executive Board, and the General Council throughout this tremendous school year."

Blackstone Valley Regional Vocational Technical High School serves the towns of Bellingham, Blackstone, Douglas, Grafton, Hopedale, Mendon, Milford, Millbury, Millville, Northbridge, Sutton, Upton, and Uxbridge. Located in the heart of the Blackstone Valley, Blackstone Valley Tech creates a positive learning community that prepares students for personal and professional success in an internationally competitive society through a fusion of rigorous vocational, technical, and academic skills. The school’s website is www.valleytech.k12.ma.us.